The Scale With the Most Names
The Scale With the Most Names The scale with the most names is the Phrygian Dominant scale It’s scale number 1232 in the scale book I published. The Phrygian Dominant scale is one of my all-time favorite scales and scale sounds. It is the 5th mode of the harmonic minor scale. What this means is … The Scale With the Most Names
Posted in Melody/Improv, Music Theory Tagged 5th mode of Harmonic Minor Scale, Phrygian Dominant, scales
Tips for If You Need Motivation to Practice
Tips for If You Need Motivation to Practice I can always tell immediately when a student is starting to lose drive and motivation. That student’s energy changes over the course of a couple of weeks, progress comes to a halt, lesser positive attitudes and insecurities start to muddy up communication with the teacher during lessons. … Tips for If You Need Motivation to Practice
How to Play The “Shine On You Crazy Diamond” Intro
How to Play The “Shine On You Crazy Diamond” Intro I always thought the intervals of the main intro theme that David Gilmour plays sounded magical. Before the 4-note motif intro theme he solos over the chords: Gm Dm Cm Gm The part 4-note motif I’m talking about starts at 4:18 in the above live … How to Play The “Shine On You Crazy Diamond” Intro
There Are No Wrong Notes
There Are Only Notes You Don’t Resolve You never have to worry about playing a wrong note. There is no such thing. There are only notes you don’t resolve. Every note you play that you didn’t mean to play is an open opportunity to take it somewhere interesting. Repeat the “wrong” note so it sounds … There Are No Wrong Notes
Posted in Guitar Gear, Guitar Humor, Melody/Improv, Music Theory Tagged guitar soloing, improvisation, learn how to play guitar solos, wrong notes
The Augmented Line Cliché
The Augmented Line Cliche This is a short excerpt of my book “Guitar Essentials”, which you can buy here: A line cliché is a stepwise descending or ascending line that moves inside a single, stationary chord. Line clichés create a sense of momentum and direction in static chord progressions. They’re a great technique to add … The Augmented Line Cliché
